Assistant Professor - Computer Information Systems

About the role

The Department of Information Science Technology (IST) in the Cullen College of Engineering (CCE) at the University of Houston (UH) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Computer Information Systems program to begin in Fall 2027. We seek a colleague who will contribute to the continued success and growth of our program. The successful candidate must demonstrate an outstanding scholarly record, evidenced by high-impact peer-reviewed publications in leading journals and conference proceedings, and a forward-looking research agenda with the potential to secure competitive external funding. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research focuses on Cybersecurity, Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), or the intersection of these areas, and whose work complements existing faculty strengths, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and advances the mission of the Computer Information Systems program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high‑impact research in Cybersecurity, Quantum Computing, AI/ML, or their intersections, aiming to secure competitive external funding.
• Publish findings in leading journals and conference proceedings.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in face‑to‑face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Develop and deliver innovative instructional strategies and adapt curriculum to evolving industry demands.
• Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to departmental service.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related Technology/Engineering field.
• Strong record of external research funding and high‑impact publications.
• Ability to teach effectively in person, online, or hybrid learning environments.
• Expertise in Cybersecurity, Quantum Computing, and/or AI/ML.
• Must maintain a home address in the State of Texas for the duration of the appointment.
• Official transcripts required upon selection; position is security sensitive and requires a criminal history check.
• Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas are subject to regular security review.

Qualifications

• Outstanding scholarly record demonstrated by high‑impact peer‑reviewed publications.
• Forward‑looking research agenda with potential to secure competitive external funding.
• Substantial teaching experience in both face‑to‑face and online formats at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Commitment to innovative instructional strategies and continuous professional development.
• Ability to adapt curriculum design and delivery to meet evolving industry demands.
• Research focus that complements existing faculty strengths, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and advances the mission of the Computer Information Systems program.
• Familiarity with the department’s research facilities (NSA Center for Information Security Research and Education, DOT Tier 1 Cyber‑CARE Center, Applied Data Science, Smart Security Systems, AR/VR, UX labs).
• Awareness of the University of Houston’s Carnegie Tier 1 status and its industry partnerships (Texas Medical Center, Energy sector, NASA Johnson Space Center).

Skills

• Cybersecurity
• Quantum Computing
• Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Innovative instructional design
• Curriculum development for online and hybrid delivery
• Grant writing and external funding acquisition
• High‑impact scholarly publishing